Virginia Museum of Natural History

The Virginia Museum of Natural History spans multiple exhibition halls displaying fossils, minerals, prehistoric specimens, and interactive scientific exhibits across its modern facility.

Founded in 1984 by Dr. Noel T. Boaz and Dr. Dorothy Dechant Boaz, the museum became an official agency of Virginia in 1988 and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.

The museum maintains over 22 million research specimens and collaborates with the Smithsonian Institution to advance scientific knowledge through regular educational programs and exhibitions.

Located at 21 Starling Avenue, the museum operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM with admission fees ranging from free for children under 3 to $10 for adults.

The museum houses an intact stromatolite head measuring over 5 feet in diameter and weighing more than 2 tons, representing the first complete specimen found in Virginia.

Location: Martinsville

Inception: 1984

Website: https://vmnh.net

GPS coordinates: 36.68660,-79.86330

Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:43